Burt Finney Papers, 1925-1959
Collection Overview
Title: Burt Finney Papers, 1925-1959
ID: OGLMC1256
Primary Creator: Finney, Burt (1880-1959)
Extent: 1.0 Linear Feet
Date Acquired: 07/00/1992
Subjects: Bismarck, North Dakota, Health and Medicine, Military History - World War II (WW2)
Languages: English
Abstract
Scope and Contents of the Materials
The Burt Finney Papers consist mainly of correspondence from Burt to his daughter, Mary Louise (Box 1, Folder 5 - Box 2, Folder 12). The letters, 1925-1958, discuss topics such as: birthdays, trips, politics, weather, parental concerns regarding Mary's grades, jobs, and social life, as well as World War II, Burt's social life, and entertainment.
In addition to the letters, the collection contains an eleven-chapter book related to Finney's correspondence compiled by Mary Louise (Box 1, Folder 1-2). Also included are character sketches and odds and ends from the book As I Remember It, written by Burt Finney, in addition to the finished book itself (Box 1, Folders 3-4).
Collection Historical Note
Subject/Index Terms
Administrative Information
Repository: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections
Access Restrictions: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.
Acquisition Source: Mary Louise Finney, Bismarck, North Dakota
Acquisition Method: Donation; 92-1834
Preferred Citation: (Description of Item). Burt Finney Papers. OGLMC 1256, Box #, Folder #. Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections. Chester Fritz Library. University of North Dakota.
Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid added to Archon in November 2013.
Box and Folder Listing
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[Box 1],
[Box 2],
[All]
- Box 1
- Folder 1: As It Was Written: Letters from a Father to His Daughter, Chapters 1-5
- Folder 2: As It Was Written: Letters from a Father to His Daughter, Chapters 6-11
- Folder 3: Miscellaneous Bits and Pieces, Character sketches, reminiscences, and odds and ends of As I Remember It
- Folder 4: As I Remember It, by Burt Finney
- Folder 5: Letters to Mary Louise; First letter to Minnewaukan, ND; 12th birthday, first SWIRL trip, Chicago World's Fair, first air mail from Bismarck, 1925-1935
- Folder 6: Letters to Mary Louise; Aboard the SWIRL, Juliette Low International Camp, 1936-1937
- Folder 7: Letters to Mary Louise; Huskies, Wilkie Campaign, Big Blizzard, 1940
- Folder 8: Letters to Mary Louise; College Grades and May Festival at University of Michigan, 1941
- Folder 9: Letters to Mary Louise; (Chicago) Mary Louise Finney's first job, trials, tribulations, and parental support, 1942
- Folder 10: Letters to Mary Louise; (Seattle) War, Mary Louise Finney's first job, 1943
- Folder 11: Letters to Mary Louise; (Seattle) War, Illness, 1944
- Folder 12: Letters to Mary Louise; Politics, D-Day, new job prospects, 1945
- Folder 13: Letters to Mary Louise; Drugstore Deal, Pop's 66th birthday, 1946
- Folder 14: Letters to Mary Louise; Letters from Florida and book review, 1947
- Folder 15: Letters to Mary Louise; Pop's 68th birthday and letters to Redwing, MN job, 1948
- Folder 1: As It Was Written: Letters from a Father to His Daughter, Chapters 1-5
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